Where is Gavhan village located?
Gavhan is in Shegaon Taluka of Buldana district in Maharashtra, India.
Indian Village Directory
Gavhan Village
Gavhan is an inhabited village in Shegaon Taluka of Buldana district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 528467, the Census 2011 record lists 1,444 people in 342 households and the reported area is 639.78 hectares. The local references include Shegaon CD Block and the nearest town reference is Shegaon at about 14 km.
Village Code528467
Population1,444
Households342
Area639.78 hectares
Nearest TownShegaon
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Gavhan
- Census Village Code
- 528467
- State
- Maharashtra
- State Census Code
- 27
- District
- Buldana
- District Census Code
- 500
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Shegaon
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03977
- CD Block
- Shegaon
- Households
- 342
- Population
- 1,444
- Male Population
- 741
- Female Population
- 703
- Sex Ratio
- 948.72
- Area
- 639.78 hectares
- Area
- 6.4 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Shegaon
- Nearest Town Distance
- 14 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Gavhan at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,444 people, 639.78 hectares of reported area and Shegaon as the nearest town reference for Gavhan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Gavhan falls under Shegaon Taluka in Buldana district, Maharashtra.
- The Census village code is 528467.
- The record lists 1,444 people living in 342 households.
- The reported village area is 639.78 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Shegaon.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density225.7 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.22 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share26.32%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share4.78%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share91%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Gavhan in the official administrative record. Census village code 528467 and Shegaon CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 27
- District Census Code
- 500
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03977
- Village Census Code
- 528467
- CD Block Code
- 0028
- CD Block Name
- Shegaon
Location and Distance
Shegaon is the nearest town listed for Gavhan, about 14 km away. Buldana is listed as the district headquarters at about 65 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Shegaon
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 14 km
- District Headquarter
- Buldana
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 65 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Shegaon
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 14 km
- Nearest Town
- Shegaon
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 14 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 639.78 hectares
- Area
- 6.4 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,444 people in 342 households, with 741 male residents and 703 female residents. The average household size is 4.22, and SC share is 26.32% and ST share is 4.78% for Gavhan. Population density works out to about 225.7 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 342
- Total Population
- 1,444
- Male Population
- 741
- Female Population
- 703
- Sex Ratio
- 948.72
- Average Household Size
- 4.22
- SC Population
- 380
- SC Male Population
- 206
- SC Female Population
- 174
- SC Population Share
- 26.32
- ST Population
- 69
- ST Male Population
- 34
- ST Female Population
- 35
- ST Population Share
- 4.78
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Gavhan list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 2
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gavhan include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Covered Well
- Available
- Covered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Covered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
- Available
- Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 30 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Gavhan include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Sub Post Office
- Available
- Post And Telegraph Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Gavhan include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Gavhan is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 12 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Gavhan show that net sown area is 608.65 hectares and irrigated land is 553.65 hectares (91% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 0.03
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 31.1 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 608.65
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 55 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 553.65
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 25 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Gavhan village in?
Gavhan village is in Buldana district.
Which state is Gavhan village in?
Gavhan village is in Maharashtra.
Which taluka is Gavhan under?
Gavhan comes under Shegaon Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Gavhan?
The Census village code of Gavhan is 528467.
What is the population of Gavhan village?
The village record lists 1,444 people and 342 households for Gavhan.
How many households are in Gavhan village?
The village record lists 342 households for Gavhan.
What is the male and female population of Gavhan?
The record lists 741 male residents and 703 female residents for Gavhan.
What is the sex ratio of Gavhan village?
The sex ratio of Gavhan is 948.72 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Gavhan village?
The reported geographical area of Gavhan is 639.78 hectares.
What is the population density of Gavhan village?
The approximate population density of Gavhan is 225.7 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Gavhan?
The nearest town listed for Gavhan is Shegaon, about 14 km away.
How far is Gavhan from the district headquarters?
Gavhan is about 65 km from Buldana, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Gavhan from the sub-district headquarters?
Gavhan is about 14 km from Shegaon, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Gavhan?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Gavhan.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Gavhan?
For Gavhan, net sown area is 608.65 hectares and irrigated land is 553.65 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Gavhan.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks drinking water facilities as available in Gavhan.